Group Visits and Tours
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Visits
- Group Dining
- Group Visits to Rienzi
- Group Visits to Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
- Private Events & Entertaining
The Museum offers discounted admission for visits, tours, and packages to groups of 10 or more for the Museum’s collections and selected exhibitions. Membership benefits and free individual admission may not be used in conjunction with group visits.
Call 713.639.7878 or e-mail groupsales@mfah.org for more information or to book your group today.
Want to schedule a tour for students? Learn more about bringing a school group to the Museum.
Guided Tours
Intimate guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more. Group tours include orientation, discounts at The MFAH Shop, and all-day Museum admission. See one of the many exhibitions on view, or select a themed tour from the topics below. Reservations are required at least three weeks in advance, and payment must be received a minimum of one week prior to the tour.
Guided Tour Fees
MFAH Collections
$19 Adults
$16 Seniors 65+
$14 Youths 13–18
$14 Children 12 & under
► View a list of guided group tour topics
► Request a guided tour for your group today
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Groups of 10 or more may book a visit to explore the permanent collections without a guide. Ticketed exhibitions are also available for these self-guided visits. For a discounted group rate, make your reservations two weeks in advance, and make your payment a minimum of 24 hours prior to your visit.
Self-Guided Group Admission
MFAH Collections
$12 Adults
$8 Seniors 65+
$6 Youths 13–18
$6 Children 12 & under
► Request a self-guided tour for your group today.
Group Dining
Enhance your visit by combining a guided tour with the perfect culinary experience for your group. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at the Museum’s own Cafe Express.
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Daytime Group Tours
Group tours of Rienzi are intimate experiences in which visitors enjoy the hospitality of a Houston home and the glamour of 18th- and 19th-century Europe. Group tours are available Wednesday–Saturday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. for groups of 10 or more. Discount pricing applies.
“After Hours” Private Group Tours
Experience Rienzi and its art collection in the glow of twilight without the distractions of the daily crowd. Private, docent-led “After Hours” group tours are available Wednesday–Friday.
For pricing and other information, e-mail rienzi@mfah.org or call 713.639.7800.
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Group Visits to Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Travel back in time to colonial America at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, the MFAH house museum for American decorative arts. The estate is set amidst 14 acres of richly landscaped gardens adorned by fountains and statues. Discount admission rates are available for groups of 24 or more.
To schedule your visit, call 713.639.7758.
Private Events & Entertaining
Make your next celebration distinct by hosting it at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston—the largest fine arts museum in the Southwest. To learn more about corporate entertainment privileges and benefits, contact the MFAH Development Department at 713.639.7571. For general inquires, contact the MFAH Special Events Department at 713.639.7754.
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